Randolph students, veterans come together to remember

2:26 PM,
Nov. 19, 2012

Randolph, Nov. 16, 2012 -- Second grader Carter Copeland talks about the Bronze Star as his classmates hold up stars. Shongum Elementary School is hosting their third annual Veteran's Day celebration to honor those who served uor country. By Karen Mancinelli For the Daily Record MOR 1117 Shongum

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Army veteran Mario Lupari looks forward every year to sharing what Veterans Day means to him with students at Shongum School in Randolph.

"It's an honor to be here. I (am) glad to come and represent the veterans," said Lupari, as third-grader Damaris Chavez handed him a white carnation.

Lupari was one of 115 veterans who took part in the school's third annual Veterans Day Assembly in the school's gymnasium. Almost 700 students and faculty joined the veterans for the Friday assembly, which was postponed by superstorm Sandy. ...